BMW India has also prioritized ordering of all spare parts for Kerala dealership workshops to support flood-affected vehicles while off-the-shelf arrangements are also being made for parts supply over the counter as needed.

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said, "MINI is more than just a car - it's a design icon that offers a unique combination of individual style, premium quality and the legendary go-kart feeling. As an emotional lifestyle brand striving for a brighter urban life, it is an inspiration for trendsetters and creative class the world over. " ​

German carmaker BMW on Thursday announced the launch of the diesel (630d) variants of its new 6-Series Gran Turismo in India. The company has introduced two diesel options - Luxury Line and M Sport, priced at Rs 66.5 lakh and Rs 73.7 lakh (both ex-showroom) respectively.

BMW will unveil new logo for the Mini Countryman, and the new logo will be available in all Mini cars by 2018-end. It will be available in light white, island blue, thunder grey, melting sliver, chilli red and British racing green colours.

After many years of volume declines, the German car major had posted a robust 25 per cent volume growth in 2017, creating 9,800 new customers. The numbers include those sold under the BMW and the Mini brands. BMW alone clocked 9,379 units.

In 2018, automobile demand remained robust despite the slowdown overcast in the last three months of year. All segments reported strong double-digit growth in the calendar year ending December 31 except passenger vehicles which reported a growth of 5 per cent. Three-wheelers sales grew fastest followed by commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and passenger vehicles. The overall automobile sales crossed 26.7 million units for the first time.

In 2018, automobile demand remained robust despite the slowdown overcast in the last three months of year. All segments reported strong double-digit growth in the calendar year ending December 31 except passenger vehicles which reported a growth of 5 per cent. Three-wheelers sales grew fastest followed by commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and passenger vehicles. The overall automobile sales crossed 26.7 million units for the first time.